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Garrison Johnson (born July 27, 1988) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Jackson State University and later professionally in Europe.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 27, 1988 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | South Cobb (Austell, Georgia) |
| College | Jackson State (2006–2010) |
| NBA draft | 2010: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2010–2012 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Career history | |
| 2011 | Barreirense |
| 2011–2012 | Valur |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Johnson is best known for his collegiate career at Jackson State University between 2006 and 2010. During his time at Jackson State, Johnson scored 1,251 points[1] and participated in two postseason tournaments: the 2007 NCAA Tournament as a freshman and the 2010 National Invitation Tournament as a senior. Throughout his four-year tenure he steadily increased his scoring averages – 2.7, 7.4, 10.7, and 17.6 points per game.[2] In 2009–10, his senior season, Johnson led the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) in points per game (18.1), total points (578), free throws (161) and free throw attempts (220).[1] He was named the SWAC Player of the Year, becoming the fifth Jackson State player to earn that honor.[3]
After graduating, Johnson was selected in the 2010 NBA Development League Draft by the Springfield Armor in the seventh round.[4] Johnson never played in the D-League, so he began his professional career overseas. In January 2011, he joined Barreirense in Portugal. In 12 games, he averaged 17.6 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.[5]
In November 2011, Johnson signed with Valur in the Icelandic Úrvalsdeild karla, replacing Curry Collins.[5] He was released by the club in end of January 2012 at his own request after appearing in 7 league games where he averaged 21.6 and 5.7 rebounds.[6]
After his professional career ended, he was hired as a basketball coach at South Cobb High School in Austell, Georgia.[7]
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